food and the environment

Question 1

environmental issues of food packaging 2

Answer 1

• production of packaging can lead to emission of greenhouse gases
• significant litter problem

Question 2

reasons for buying locally produced food 3

Answer 2

• fresher
• less food miles travelled
• cheaper to buy

Question 3

what is the carbon footprint of food

Answer 3

carbon footprint of food measures how much co2 and other greenhouse gases is released throughout whole process of producing and consuming food

Question 4

why have food miles increased 2

Answer 4

• more food being transported by air

- more food being imported and exported globally

Question 5

factors which contribute to carbon footprint 8

Answer 5

• processing
• manufacturing
• packaging
• transportation
• storage
• cooking
• disposal of waste
• growing